Politics & Government
The Daily Inter Lake’s Politics & Government section delivers updated local and national political coverage, featuring legislative developments, elections, policy debates, and government actions shaping Montana.
Neill, Bankhead court rural voters in Senate primary
For two of the front-running Montana Democrats in this year’s U.S. Senate race, part of the strategy has been to c…
Aftershocks rattle Croatian capital a day after strong quake
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia has experienced a series of aftershocks a day after a strong earthquake caused widespread damage, killing a 15-year-old girl and…
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North Carolina wins court piracy case over Blackbeard's ship
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided unanimously Monday with North Carolina in a copyright fight with a company that has documented the salvage of the pir…
Supreme Court last chance for Trump to block Twitter critics
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump will have to go to the U.S. Supreme Court if he wants to block critics from his personal Twitter account.
Ex-Scottish leader acquitted on all sex crimes charges
LONDON (AP) — Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond was acquitted Monday of a series of sexual offenses, including one of attempted rape.
Justices toss decision in media mogul's discrimination case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lower court ruling in favor of a black media mogul and comedian who’s suing cable giant Comcast alleg…
Klobuchar says husband hospitalized with coronavirus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced Monday that her husband, John Bessler, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Presidents in health crises: Trump more hands-on than many
WASHINGTON (AP) — Woodrow Wilson was more focused on the end of World War I than a flu virus that was making its way around the globe, ultimately sickening hun…
Gianforte's fundraising reaches $1.8M, plus loans of $550k
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte is leading the way in fundraising among Montana's five candidates for governor.
Survey eyes internet access, cell service on Navajo Nation
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Navajo Nation residents are being asked to fill out a survey about internet access and cellular service on tribal land.
Hawaii giant telescope opponents appeal project bond ruling
HONOLULU (AP) — Opponents of Hawaii's Thirty Meter Telescope filed an appeal of a court ruling rejecting their argument that the project requires a substantial security bond before beginning construction.
Alaska expects to begin running short on Medicaid funding
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska is expected to begin running out of money to pay doctors, hospitals and clinics who treat Medicaid patients.
Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consuming
PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and politi…
Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package…
2020 Watch: Can President Donald Trump reclaim control?
ATLANTA (AP) — The coronavirus outbreak has grounded the 2020 presidential race — but not ended it. What we're watching heading into a new week of what we used…